Sorry it's late but Chapter 3! :)
Chapter 3: The truth
Loren woke up early Thursday morning. She decided that she'd go on a run since she had time to spare. She changed into a pair of shorts, a sports bra with a cut off t- shirt. She plugged her headphones in and walked outside. She ran around the neighborhood and decided to go to her spot at the top of the hill. She ran up the hill and collapsed at the top. She sat under a big oak tree and looked at the view. She sat up there for a good half an hour before she decided to go home and get ready for school. Once Loren got home Nora was already awake making breakfast.
Nora: Good Morning Sweetie, How was your run?
Loren: It was good.
Nora: How early did you wake up?
Loren: Eh, about 4:30. I couldn't sleep.
Nora: Eddie on your mind?
Loren: *Lying* No, we're just friends.
Nora: Lo, I know your scared to get feelings for someone when we could have to leave at any moment but you cannot let it hold you back from being happy. I will do everything in my power to make sure we will not have to leave again. I promise.
Loren: *Smiles and hugs Nora* thanks mom, I love you.
Nora: I love you too honey, now go get ready for school.
Loren: *Smiles* Yes ma'am.
(Loren goes into her room and takes a quick shower. After her shower she did her hair, and straightened it. She put on a little bit of make-up and got dressed. She put on a long black and white striped maxi skirt and a black crop top leaving some of her waist exposed. She put on her black sandals and grabbed her backpack. )
Nora: You look beautiful Lo.
Loren: Thanks Mom. Today is my first day at work so I wanted to look nice.
Nora: Are you sure it's not because Eddie is going to be there?
Loren: Yes, mom. I just want to look nice for work.
Nora: Okay, well you look gorgeous, now let's eat.
Loren: Let's, I'm starving.
*Knock on the door*
Loren: *Answers the door* Good Morning Mel!
Mel: Good Morning! You look hot today!
Loren: *Laughs* Thanks, I think.
Mel: It was definitely a compliment.
Loren: Chuckles. Come in. Are you hungry?
Mel: is that a serious question? I'm always hungry?
Loren: Let's eat, then we'll go to school.
Mel: Deal.
(Loren and Mel ate a quick breakfast and left for school.)
At school:
Mel: So how was dinner with Eddie and Max?
Loren: it was great! We had such a great time, Max is so cool!
Mel: *Laughs*
Loren: What?
Mel: I think someone has a crush on a certain famous Rock star..
Loren: Oh hush Mel. Let's go to class.
In class:
Adam: you look nice today Loren.
Mel: Ahem.
Adam: You look nice too Mel.
Mel: Thank you Adam.
Loren: *chuckles* Thanks Adam.
(Math class was about to start and Eddie wasn't there yet. Loren started to get disappointed. But right as the bell rang Eddie ran in the room and took a seat. The teacher warned him and the class laughed. The teacher started class and Loren tried her best to keep up. However. Eddie couldn't concentrate at all.
Eddie's Thoughts: Whew! I was almost late I need to start getting to school earlier. I got mauled by a group of girls which didn't help on the whole running late thing. Then I ran into math class as fast as I could before the teacher could notice but it didn't work, I still got yelled at. Then I looked at Loren, and my heart stopped. She looked like an angel. Her hair was shiny and perfectly straight. And her outfit fit her body perfectly. I couldn't quit staring. She smiled at me before class started and I thought I was going to fall out of my seat. She was hardly wearing any make-up and she didn't need to. I need to start paying attention but I can't take my eyes off of her.
Eddies thoughts were broken when the bell rang. Loren smiled at him as she got up and was about to walk out. Eddie quickly caught up to her.
Eddie: Hey Loren.
Loren: Hey Eddie. *Smiles*
Eddie: You look beautiful, as always. *Smiles*
Loren: *Blushes* Thanks Eddie.
Eddie: *Smiles* So what time should I pick you up Saturday?
Loren: I don't know if I can go, it depend if your dad needs me to work.
Eddie: I can take care of my dad. How about I pick you up at 9 and we can go out to breakfast?
Loren: Sounds good, I'll tell Mel. *Smiles*
Eddie: No, we'll pick Mel and Ian up after breakfast. *Grins* I want to spend some time with you first.
Loren: *chuckles* Okay. Then I won't tell Mel.
Eddie and Loren walk to English class and sit with Adam. Class goes by slowly. The bell rings and it's time for Music Class. Eddie and Loren walk together and sit beside each other.
Teacher: Okay class, now that you know your partner a little better, I have an assignment for you. You will be performing a song to your partner. It can be about them or just a song that you like. I would prefer if you write the song yourself but if not at least make it your own. I will give you the rest of class to come up with ideas. I need to have proof that you actually did the assignment. I won't make you perform in front of the class but your partner has too sign a paper saying that you completed the performance. Any questions?
Eddie: When is the assignment due?
Teacher: Oh yeah, I forgot. It will be due at the beginning of class Monday morning. Now get to work.
Eddie: So when shall we meet so we can sing to each other?
Loren: Oh goodness. I have no idea. How about we meet when we get our songs done?
Eddie: Perfect.
Loren starts to come up with ideas about the song she has to perform for Eddie. Then she remembers that she needs to tell him about her dad.
Loren: Eddie?
Eddie: Yeah?
Loren: After I get off work tonight can we meet somewhere to talk? I really need to tell you something.
Eddie: *Concerned* Is everything okay?
Loren: *Smiles* Of course it is, but I feel like I need to tell you this, since we're friends and all.
Eddie: *Smiles* Okay
Loren and Eddie work on ideas for songs the entire class period, they sit together in silence working hard. Class ends and it is time for lunch. Eddie, Tyler, and Ian sit with Mel, Adam, and Loren again.
Tyler: Loren, you look hot today.
Ian: I agree.
Mel: See I told you.
Ian: Told her what love?
Mel: That she looks hot today.
Loren: *blushes* Well thanks guys.
Ian can feel the evil glares Eddie is giving him and Tyler. Ian just laughs and continues complimenting Loren.
Tyler: So I think I will go to the beach this weekend. I want to see this hottie (Loren) in a bathing suit.
Loren: Excuse me?
Eddie: *Smacks Tyler* Dude. Stop being a pervert.
Tyler: What? I was just saying what you two were thinking.
Ian: *Laughs*
Tyler: Don't worry, I was just kidding. Kim would hunt me down if I blew off our date.
Loren: So Mel, are you ready for work?
Mel: Yes, I'm so excited!
Ian: Where are you two working?
Mel: Eddie got us jobs as waitresses at MK.
Tyler: That's cool.
Lunch Ended and after one more class Mel and Loren could leave. They changed their schedules to where they could leave after the first four periods. They walked out to Loren's car to see Eddie and Ian sitting on the hood waiting for them.
Mel: Hey boys, waiting on us?
Ian: Yes, we were love.
Mel: Why?
Ian: cause we were wondering if we could hitch a ride?
Loren: You didn't drive?
Eddie: No pop dropped Ian and me off this morning.
Loren: Yeah, sure. Hop in.
Loren drove them all to MK.
In MK:
Max: Hey Kids *Hugs them all*
Loren: Hey Max, how are you today?
Max: I'm great Loren, thanks for asking. How was school?
Loren: It was great.
Max: I'm glad to hear that. Boy's get to helping paint. I'm going to show Loren and Mel what they need to know.
Eddie: You got it, Pop.
Max showed Mel and Loren what they had to do and told them what they needed to do for opening night. He then told them what they had to wear and he introduced them to grace. He let the girls hangout with grace for a little bit while he went to get the tables and chairs arranged. After a while he came back.
Max: Hey girls, I could use a women's opinion on the decorations.
Loren: Okay, we'll help.
Loren, Mel, and Grace helped Max decorate the club and help rearrange tables. They then went to help the boy finish the last wall.
Max: Girls you don't have to do that. You'll ruin your clothes.
Loren: Max it's okay, I don't mind getting dirty.
Max: Good to hear, that means if I ever need a toilet cleaned I can count on you right?
Loren: *Laughs* If you give me rubber gloves and a face mask, sure.
Max: *Laughs* I'm just joking.
Loren: *Smiles* Good because I probably wouldn't have cleaned it.
Max: *Chuckles*
Eddie: And we are finished!
Max: Great! How about we let it dry and call it a day?
Eddie: sounds great to me!
Ian: Can I get a ride home Max?
Max: of course Ian.
Loren: Well I will see you tomorrow Max. *Hugs him*
Max: Yes you will. Thank you for all your help today.
Mel: Bye Max, I'll see you tomorrow.
Max: Bye Mel.
Loren: Bye Eddie. *Hugs him* *Whispers in his ear* Meet me at my house in an hour so we can talk*
Eddie: Bye Loren, I'll see you later. Bye Mel.
Mel: Bye rock star.
Loren and Mel drove home. Mel went home to do some homework. Loren worked on her song a little before she heard a knock on the door. She answered the door and there stood Eddie.
Loren: Hey Eddie, your early.
Eddie: Yeah, sorry, pop left to get some stuff for the club so I figured it was the best time to leave.
Loren: It's okay. I want to take you somewhere. Come with me.
Eddie: Are we driving there?
Loren: Nope, we are walking. *Hands him a sweatshirt*
Eddie: What's this for?
Loren: so we don't get mauled by little girls.
Eddie: *Chuckles*good idea
Loren and Eddie walk to the hill.
Eddie: We are going to the end of the road?
Loren: Would you just follow me?
Eddie: *chuckles* okay
Loren and Eddie climb the hill and Eddie starts laughing.
Loren: What's so funny?
Eddie: You to me to my spot. I come up here to think.
Loren: No, this is my spot. I come up here to get away and think about life.
Eddie: I've been coming up here since I was 10. I win.
Loren: Fine, we can share it.
Eddie: *Smiles* So what did you need to tell me?
Loren: *Took a deep breath* Okay so it's about why we moved here. What I told you wasn't all of the reason why.
Eddie: Okay, you can trust me Loren. I'm here for you. *Hugs her*
Loren: *Smiles* Thank you Eddie. To continue what I was saying, I told you we moved around a lot and that my dad left us when I was 4 right?
Eddie: Yeah.
Loren: Well it kind of ties together. We never used to move around a lot. When I was 10 my dad came back. He tried to get my mom to get back with him, but she refused. He was drunk and he got mad and he started to hit her. I called the cops and they arrested him. He got released 5 months late. We moved so he wouldn't find us. But he always seemed to find us again. When I turned 13 we moved to a small town in Tennessee. We stayed there until I turned 16 and he found us. We moved again and again after that. So this time we saved up some money and used cash to move here so he could track us. Then mom changed our last name to her maiden name Tate. I just thought you should know why we moved here, and why I may not open up as much as I should. I guess I'm just scared to get close to anyone because when I move again they won't stay in touch.
Eddie: Wow. If he does come back please let me know before you leave. I would like to beat the crap out of him. I don't understand how any guy could leave his family and let alone hit a woman. Loren, I will always be here for you and so will my dad. I don't care if you move across the U.S. I will find a way to be there.
Loren: *Tearing up* Thanks Eddie.
Eddie: *Wraps his arms around her shoulders* No need to thank me. It's what you do when you care about someone.
Loren:*Smiles* you care about me?
Eddie: So much Loren.
Loren: *Hugs him* I care about you too.
Eddie: Do you want to have dinner with me tomorrow?
Loren: Tomorrows the opening night at MK?
Eddie: Oh that's right.
Loren: *smiles* But we could go after school.
Eddie: So it's a date?
Loren: Yes, it's a date. *smiles*
Okay, that's it! : ) I hope you like this chapter! Xoxo Kenzie!
